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Senator Kalu Mourns Victims Of Tanker Explosion, Condoles With Enugu Govt
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, is saddened by the tragic fuel tanker explosion that occurred on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in Ugwu Oyeama, Enugu State. The unfortunate incident took place along the Ugwu-Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway when a fuel tanker lost control, leading to an explosion that claimed lives and caused injuries. In a statement...
Assembly Tightens Security As Police Promise Peaceful Plenary Today
The Lagos State House of Assembly has increased security at the Assembly Complex in preparation for Monday's (today's) plenary session. There are speculations that there might be a showdown at the House as the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, on Saturday claimed he remained the Speaker of the House. Obasa was removed by the majority of House members on January 13, 2025,...
SERAP Sues President Tinubu, NCC Over 50% Telecom Tariff Hike
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the recent 50% hike in telecom tariffs, describing it as arbitrary, unconstitutional, and unfair. The NCC, which is also a defendant in the suit, recently approved the increase, causing the average price of calls to rise from N11...
Abia Govt Warns Against Extortion, Fraud In Teachers’ Recruitment Exercise
The Abia State Government has issued a stern warning to individuals or groups attempting to extort or defraud applicants in the ongoing recruitment of over 2,000 teachers for public schools in the state. In a statement released and made available to ABN TV by Ferdinand Ekeoma, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, the government emphasized its commitment...
Akanu-Ukwu Ohafia Celebrates 2024 Traditional Retirement Ceremony In Grand Style (Photos, Video)
The serene community of Akanu-Ukwu Ohafia in Abia State came alive with colorful festivities as it hosted the much-anticipated traditional retirement ceremony, known as Igba Uche, from December 26th to 28th, 2024. The three-day celebration showcased the rich cultural heritage of the Igbo age-grade system, a practice deeply rooted in Ohafia tradition. https://youtu.be/UvfxYgJf9xA The event, which emphasized unity, community development, and...
Estimated Billing Is Criminal – Hon. Uko Nkole Exposes EEDC (Video)
Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, former representative of the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, has condemned the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) for its poor electricity services and alleged exploitative billing practices in his constituency. Speaking during an exclusive interview with ABN TV, he described the company’s reliance on estimated billing as "criminal" and accused it of exploiting residents without providing adequate power...
Chief Prince Simple Ogba Orji Kalu Laid to Rest In Ebem Ohafia
The remains of Chief Prince Simple Ogba Orji Kalu (Ohamadike 1 of Ohafia, Onochi Anya Eze, Prime Minister) were interred today, January 25, 2025, at his residence in Plot 4 Ohafia Quarters, Ebem Ohafia, Abia State, following a series of activities to celebrate his remarkable life. The 75-year-old patriarch, whose death was announced with gratitude to God for a life...
Ohafia Monarch Commends Senator Kalu’s Lifelong Contributions To Community Development (Video)
The Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, His Royal Highness Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha (JP), has expressed profound gratitude to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for his remarkable contributions to the development of the Ohafia community. Speaking during an exclusive interview with ABN TV, the revered monarch highlighted the senator’s unwavering commitment to addressing key infrastructure challenges in the region,...
Gospel Singer Mercy Chinwo Embarrassed In Court Over EFCC Tactics
The Federal High Court in Lagos witnessed a dramatic turn of events this morning as Justice Alexander Owoeye criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged harassment of music producer Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, CEO of EeZee Conceptz Global. The case, which involves popular gospel artist Mercy Chinwo and her former boss, took an unexpected direction when Justice Owoeye, who...
EFCC Withdraws Arrest Warrant Against Mercy Chinwo’s Ex-Manager
EFCC has revoked the arrest warrant issued against Ezekiel Thankgod, the former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, of an alleged $345,000 fraud. Justice Alexander Owoeye had, on 16 January 2025, issued a bench warrant for the music producer’s arrest following an ex parte application by the EFCC seeking to compel his appearance in court to face criminal charges. However, during...
